What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED NURSE- Home Health position at Pella Regional Health Center and Careers?
Pella Home Health is a fun, supportive, and family-oriented workplace offering flexibility, autonomy, and strong team support from an experienced, local team. Home health provides the opportunity to work one-on-one with patients in their homes, helping them maintain or improve their health and manage their care.
Responsibilities:
Manage and coordinate care for an assigned caseload of patients
Provide skilled nursing care using evidence-based practice and critical thinking
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families to promote continuity of care
Supervise and direct support staff in the provision of care
Deliver safe, age-appropriate nursing care focused on optimal patient outcomes
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Graduate of an accredited RN program
- Current registration and licensure in the State of Iowa as an RN. Must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date.
- Nursing experience in Home Health or hospital setting preferred.
- Must possess a valid Iowa driver’s license and meet satisfactory motor vehicle record requirements.
- Must maintain and provide proof of his/her own auto insurance policy.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- High degree of empathetic listening skills, tact and kindness toward others.
- Ability to communicate well verbally. Must work effectively as a member of a team.
- Basic computer knowledge
- Technical and critical thinking skills in relation to sound nursing judgment.